INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION: STEAM APPROACH IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Proceedings of 2nd International Scientific Conference Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE 2025) (pp. 141-149)

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Tatjana Milosavljević Đukić , Teodora Kragović , Aleksandar Stojadinović , Ana Spasić Stosić

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/2TLTE.133MD

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

In the era of globalization, education focuses more on the development of interdisciplinary competences that enable students to successfully face the complex challenges of modern society. This paper investigates the application of the STEAM approach in the teaching of Musical Culture, with a emphasis on its role in the context of the globalization of education. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) combines technical and creative aspects of learning, emphasizing the importance of integrating the arts into traditional STEAM disciplines. Musical Culture, as part of this approach, provides a platform for innovative pedagogical practices that combine musical creativity with scientific and technological principles. The main goal of the paper is to explore how the STEAM approach can foster the development of global competencies, such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and technological literacy. The methodology of the paper includes a literature review, case studies and examples of good practice in the field of STEAM education and Musical Culture. Activities such as music programming, instrument construction, and sound-wave experiments enable students to explore links between science, technology, and mathematics. These activities not only integrate physical and technological concepts, but also allow students to explore interactions between different disciplines and develop creative and analytical skills. Research results show that a STEAM approach to music education has the potential to transform traditional pedagogical methods, enabling students to successfully cope with contemporary challenges. In addition, this approach encourages innovation and develops the skills necessary for success in a technologically and economically dynamic environment. Additionally, it highlights interdisciplinary learning as a response to technological and labor-market changes. The conclusions of the paper indicate that the STEAM approach in music education represents a significant tool for the transformation of education in the era of globalization. The implications of the research include the need to strengthen infrastructure, improve teacher training, and promote partnerships between schools, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations to enable the wider application of this model.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

steam approach, interdisciplinary learning, musical culture, globalization, technology, inovations

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